Scott G. Wolfe

Scott G. Wolfe, Jr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, obtained his J.D. degree from Loyola University of New Orleans, and his B.A. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. In 2006, 2007 and 2008 New Orleans City Business magazine named Scott Wolfe, Jr. as one the 50 Leaders in Law.

The son and grandson of general contractors, Scott has experience as a construction litigator and is the founding member of the bi-coastal firm, Wolfe Law Group. He is currently licensed to practice in multiple states, including Louisiana, California, and Washington.

Scott is also the founder and CEO of Express Lien, Inc., a software technology platform that enables construction participants to manage security rights. In 2008, City Business Magazine recognized Scott as one of its Innovators of the Year for the Express Lien concept.

An entrepreneur himself, Scott has a strong background in business and commercial transactions and laws. He focuses his practice on the legal issues facing the construction industry, and has represented clients in multi-million dollar construction disputes in litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Scott is a LEED AP.

Awards/Honors

2009 New Orleans City Business – Leadership in Law Hall of Fame

2008 New Orleans City Business Magazine – Innovator of the Year

2008 New Orleans City Business Magazine – Leadership in Law

2008 King County Bar Association YLD Outstanding Mentor Nominee

2007 Loyola Law School Alumni Spotlight

2007 New Orleans City Business Magazine – Leadership in Law

2006 New Orleans City Business Magazine – Leadership in Law

2005 March of Dimes – New Orleans’ Spotlight on Success

Speaking Engagements

Chinese Drywall: What Are We Looking For?, American Society of Engineers, March 2010.

Koby Coulon v. Daystar Builders, Louisiana 22nd Judicial District Court, No. 2006-11023. Counsel for property owner in a mandamus proceeding against a general contractor challenging the validity of a mechanics lien. Successfully argued that the lien was filed improperly, and obtained an order removing the lien from property records.

Banner Property Management, Inc. v. David and Shirl Louge, Louisiana 24th Judicial District Court, No. 647-800. Counsel for general contractor who sued a property owner for failing to pay for construction services. After trial, the court ruled in favor of the general contractor, and issued a judgment against the property owner for $29,000.00 and interest.

Argence v. Box Opportunities, Inc., et al., 980 So.2d 786 (La. App. 4 Cir 2007). Counsel for defendant in effort to reverse a judgment against it by moving the court for a new trial. Persuaded 4th Circuit that the filed motion for new trial was timely, and should have been granted.

Public Citizen, Inc., et al v. Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 67244 (E.D. La. August 3 2009). Counsel for consolidated plaintiffs who challenged the constitutionality of Louisiana’s new attorney advertising regulations as they related to Internet advertisements. The challenge was successful, and the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board was enjoined from enforcing the rules related to Internet ads and communications.